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Program Operations Specialist (Head Start), Merced CA at Merced County Office of Education

Application Deadline

10/27/2022 4:30 PM Pacific

Date Posted
10/10/2022
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$4,497 - $5,062 per month based on the Head Start Supervisory and Administrative Salary Schedule (HSAS)
Length of Work Year
261 days per year, 8 hours per day
Employment Type
Full Time
LOCATION
Head Start Administration Office
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VACCINATION INFORMATION
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HOURS
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About the Employer

The Merced County Office of Education assists Merced County’s 20 school districts through support and oversight of curriculum and instruction, alternative education, business services, early education, technology, migrant education, special education, and teacher credentialing. MCOE is led by the elected Merced County Superintendent of Schools and governed by the Merced County Board of Education. While serving as a focal point to facilitate local school/government/community partnerships, MCOE is responsible for the fiscal oversight of each school district in Merced County, hears appeals for student expulsion hearings and interdistrict transfers and operates Green Meadows Outdoor School.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Director, the Program Operations Specialist performs various advanced administrative support functions and serves as the primary contact for the operations of the front office. This position leads the operations of the program’s administrative functions. This position serves as the lead for the processing and follow-up of Maintenance and Operations and Information Technology work orders. This position works closely with the Assistant Director to ensure all personnel documents are completed promptly and accurately.

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and work experience equivalent to: Associates Degree in Administrative Office Professional or Technical Office Occupation or related field and five to six (5-6) years of progressively responsible experience in secretarial/clerical field including public contact, customer service and recordkeeping. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout required.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) brief resume 3) copy of transcripts or AA degree (Please attach verification of degree (as per minimum requirements for this position)) 4) OPTIONAL: Letters of Recommendation (3 recent letters; DATED & SIGNED within the past 18 months) Must present official transcripts, TB clearance upon hire. If unable to attach required documents with your application, you may email documents in a PDF format to HR@mcoe.org with the job title of the position you are applying for, or drop off at 632 W 13th St, Merced, ROOM C2. Make sure to indicate the position you are applying for and drop off for: Denisse Soto

Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and work experience equivalent to: Associates Degree in Administrative Office Professional or Technical Office Occupation or related field and five to six (5-6) years of progressively responsible experience in secretarial/clerical field including public contact, customer service and recordkeeping. CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Proof of valid CA driver’s license and minimum amount of liability insurance required by law. DMV Driver Record printout required.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: The following information must be received before the deadline date in order for your application to be considered for this position: 1) a completed Ed-Join on-line application form 2) brief resume 3) copy of transcripts or AA degree (Please attach verification of degree (as per minimum requirements for this position)) 4) OPTIONAL: Letters of Recommendation (3 recent letters; DATED & SIGNED within the past 18 months) Must present official transcripts, TB clearance upon hire. If unable to attach required documents with your application, you may email documents in a PDF format to HR@mcoe.org with the job title of the position you are applying for, or drop off at 632 W 13th St, Merced, ROOM C2. Make sure to indicate the position you are applying for and drop off for: Denisse Soto

Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.

Comments and Other Information


IMPORTANT! Prior to employment, employee candidate will be required to provide either proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish the candidate’s eligibility to be employed in the U.S. The California Education Code states that no person shall work in the public schools until they have been fingerprinted and cleared through the Department of Justice. (QUALIFIED APPLICANTS, MALE OR FEMALE, FROM ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, CULTURAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS AND THE DISABLED ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.) As an equal opportunity employer, we intend to meet all obligations under state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, any obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to accommodate persons with disabilities.